Top 10 Must-Watch West African Shows and Movies for October 2024 – WAW Edition
West Africa’s film and television industry is booming, with storytellers creating narratives that reflect the region’s vibrant cultures, histories, and modern challenges. From...
Nnamdi Agbo and Nollywood’s Bold Retelling of Nigeria’s 1993 Hijacking in Hijack ‘93
Hijack ‘93, now streaming on Netflix as of October 25, 2024, is Nollywood’s daring adaptation of a real-life hijacking that took place during...
Burna Boy’s Love, Damini Hits Gold Milestone in U.S., Highlighting Afrobeats’ Global Success
Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, Love, Damini, has hit a significant milestone by becoming eligible for Gold certification in the United States. This...
Idris Elba Launches Bold Plan to Build Africa’s Entertainment Industry, Starting in Zanzibar
Idris Elba, celebrated for his roles in The Wire and Luther: The Fallen Sun, is embarking on a mission to transform Africa’s creative...
South Korean Author Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Han Kang, a South Korean author renowned for her poetic prose and exploration of historical trauma, was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Novel ‘Dream Count’ to Be Released in March 2025
Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to release her much-anticipated novel Dream Count on March 4th, 2025. This marks her first full-length...
Idris Elba to Headline Ghana’s Second Annual Africa Cinema Summit in Accra
Idris Elba, Golden Globe winner and chairman of IE7 and The Akuna Group, will headline the National Film Authority of Ghana’s second annual...
Top 10 Must-Watch West African Shows and Movies for September 2024 – WAW Edition
As West Africa’s film and television industry continues to evolve, the region has seen a surge of diverse and impactful content. From compelling...
Bole Festival and the West African Festivals Circuit Connection
On August 7th, 2022, I attended the Bole Festival for the first time at Port Harcourt’s Yakubu Gowon Stadium. Stepping out of the...
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl 2025, Leaving Fans Wondering About Lil Wayne
Kendrick Lamar, the Compton-born rapper known for his sharp lyrics and cultural impact, is set to headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl...
From Start to Finish, Fireboy’s ‘adedamola’ is Afrobeats Perfection
Fireboy DML’s fourth studio album, “adedamola,”showcases the artist’s personal and musical growth. From the moment the opening track, “Iseoluwa”, starts, it becomes clear...
Top 10 Must-Watch Movies and Shows in West Africa for August 2024 – WAW Edition
As August comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the best movies and TV shows that captured the...